# AsReader Combo vs QIAM

The clearest difference is update cadence: AsReader Combo at every 2 months against QIAM's every 19 months. AsReader Combo also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). QIAM's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for AsReader Combo against 5.0 for QIAM. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QIAM has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

AsReader Combo ships an update every 2 months, QIAM every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on July 4, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AsReader Combo | QIAM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asreader-combo/id1237494417/reviews) | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qiam/id1418700678/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 19 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 5 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Asterisk Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/349097721) | [Quake Global](https://appshunter.io/developer/1418700677) |

## What reviewers say

### AsReader Combo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/asreader-combo/id1237494417)

This application requires a specific hardware device to function. It supports a range of models for scanning and data input. Ensure you have a compatible AsReader Device before use.

**Highlights:** Requires AsReader Device, Supports ASX-510R, Supports ASX-520R, Supports ASR-010D, Supports ASR-020D, Supports ASR-030D

**In-app purchases:** none


### QIAM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qiam/id1418700678)

This application uses RFID technology to help users update item locations, find missing assets, and automate processes. It's designed for managing resources and improving workflow efficiency with handheld RFID readers.

**Highlights:** Update RFID item locations, Find missing items, Improve process flows, Increase automation, Locate and track resources, Manage assets with RFID

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AsReader Combo free?

AsReader Combo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is QIAM free?

QIAM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AsReader Combo or QIAM?

AsReader Combo and QIAM are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do AsReader Combo or QIAM have ads?

Neither AsReader Combo nor QIAM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AsReader Combo or QIAM?

AsReader Combo ships an update every 2 months, and QIAM every 19 months. Most recently, AsReader Combo was updated on July 4, 2026 and QIAM on June 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*